CWB President

Partner at Synergy Group

Three words to describe you: 

Driven, Empathetic, Pragmatic

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What do you love about CWB: 

I love the network of women – and men – that support each other.  I love that CWB celebrates our successes and brings Canberra business women together.

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About:

Mandy Hill is a Partner at Synergy Group, offering the full range of consultancy, project design, delivery and managed services uniquely tailored to address the challenges of Government and large organisations.

Mandy leads a large team of Project Management and Change Management professionals. She is a highly experienced and successful senior program and change manager and trusted transformation advisor who has extensive experience within federal government, including Defence. 

Mandy is known for her strengths in leadership, building high performing teams and collaborative, thorough and pragmatic approach to transformation planning, design, delivery, assurance and continuous improvement. She brings her energy, insights and can-do attitude to Canberra Women in Business.​

CWB Vice President

Executive Director at Synergy Group

Three words to describe you: 

Passionate, Honest, Supportive

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What do you love about CWB: 

The connections that are made, the stories that are told and the impact we create. I'm inspired every day by this community and I'm drive to advocate for a landscape where women in business in Canberra thrive. 

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About:

I'm a passionate advocate for meaningful connection and or recognising difference and privilege to enable us to create opportunities to all rise together. 

I am an Executive Director with Synergy Group, co-leading the change and communications practice area. Before joining Synergy Group, I spent 6 years leading communications consultancy Specialists in Communications, and I have held senior communications positions in government and industry, including in the areas of science and research, automotive, arts and sport.

In 2019, I was named Mentor of the Year at the Canberra Women in Business Awards, and I joined the CWB Committee just following this to give back and extend my passion for supporting women in business.

CWB Committee Member

Marketing and Communications Officer at Synergy Group

Three words to describe you: 

Honest, Enthusiastic, Persevering​

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What do you love about CWB: 

It's a fulfilling experience where networking and advocacy come together, creating a vibrant space for collective growth, and ensuring other women have a voice and opportunities to thrive.

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About:

With a decade of expertise in Marketing and Communications, Lea has navigated diverse landscapes, contributing to grand consumer and B2B sectors in the vibrant city of Paris, including Wrigley, Danone, Paypal France, and ManpowerGroup. Currently, as the Marketing and Communications Officer at Synergy Group in Australia, she channels her extensive background to drive impactful strategies. Armed with a master's in Press Relations and Marketing, Lea seamlessly integrates academic knowledge with hands-on experience. Known for her adaptability and collaborative spirit, Lea remains dedicated to shaping innovative campaigns and staying at the forefront of industry trends in the dynamic world of marketing.

CWB Committee Member

Director & Customs Broker – OneSource Customs & Logistics Pty Ltd

Three words to describe you: 

Tenacious, Ambitious, Honest ​

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What do you love about CWB: 

I love that CWB provides a space of encouragement and support where you can unite as a woman and find your professional tribe. It fosters an environment where you can share experiences, challenge yourself, and feel supported while tackling the adventures of being a woman in business.  

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About:

A seasoned supply chain professional and female director based in Canberra, bringing over a decade of comprehensive logistics and supply chain industry expertise to OneSource Customs. As a qualified licensed customs broker, NCCC & AEPCOMM quarantine certified, Bianca has been immersed in the industry since 2013, accumulating diverse experience in various roles, including imports, exports, domestic transport, project management, 3PL warehousing, and customs.

Gaining qualifications in International Business, Marketing, and Customs Brokering, Bianca's strengths lie in meticulously assessing individual clients' supply chain challenges and crafting tailored solutions to address all facets of the supply chain. Her genuine passion is evident in her dedication to assisting new entrepreneurs and small businesses venturing into importing into Australia.

Bianca was awarded the CWB Small Business Woman of the Year 2023 and enjoys supporting women in business and the small business community.

CWB Communications Officer

Founder & Director of Danielle Cleary Events & the Canberra Fair

Three words to describe you: 

Driven, Creative, Encouraging​

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What do you love about CWB: 

CWB a group of talented, inspiration & hard working women coming together in support & celebration!

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About:

Danielle Cleary Events aim to create effective & measurable experiences through collaboration & consideration that connects a brand with it’s audience.  Danielle & team has the creative thinking, expertise & industry contacts to make ideas come to life thorugh compelling content, social media campaings & events.

Their clients include The Canberra Raiders, Nick Kyrgios Foundation, GIO Stadium, Logitech, Red Robot Industries, Australian Federal Police Legacy, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Porsche Canberra, Think Place Global & more.

DCE concieves great ideas, implements them with precision & captures the attention of their taget audience through strategic, well planned content creation, social media management & events. They are renowned for creating & implementing dynamic promotions, whether it be to announce a new collaboration, launch online or in person a product or service & or raise funds & awareness for a not-for-profit.

CWB Committee Member 

Co-Founder, Director and Lead Partner, Solutions Design at Digital Design Partners

Three words to describe you: 

Passionate, Tenacious, Dynamic 

 

What do I love about CWB:

Born and bred in Canberra I love this community, it’s entrepreneurial spirit and the wonderful people that are building businesses to solve problems and make the world a better place. CWB is a hot-spot to connect with kind, caring and capable business women across our community, enabling us to grow and build amazing futures together.

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About:

Mandy is a strategic problem solver with over 15 years of experience leading Business and Digital Transformation programs, including running an award-winning Centre of Excellence and co-founding DDP. Mandy specialises in designing simple solutions to complex problems through process re-engineering, human-centred co-design and holistic solution delivery. Mandy's team leadership, coaching and mentoring experience spans a career across Higher Education, Government, Defence, NGOs, Health Regulation, Hospitality and Startups.

CWB Committee Member

Director of Project Lighting Pty Ltd

Three words to describe you: 

Straight to the point (oh, that’s four words).

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What do you love about CWB: 

It’s a great community, I’ve met some great friends through our various events, and I have learned things that have saved my business money.

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About:

Now retired from 9 to 5 work, Maryanne was the chief executive of her family business, Project Lighting, an electrical wholesaler and lighting retailer for 16 years (28 years total service) and now maintains contact with the business as a director. She was awarded the CWB Business Woman of the Year in 2016 and has since continued in roles such as treasurer and general member. 

In retirement, Maryanne has many volunteer roles including mentoring in the Clemente program at Australian Catholic University and presenter and reader on Radio 1RPH.

CWB Committee Secretary

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TriComm Consulting

Three words to describe you: 

Driven, Passionate, Friendly​

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What do you love about CWB: 

The community! CWB brings together talented and hardworking women across business, government and the private sector. The ability to network, learn and grow professionally is one of the many benefits of being a CWB member.

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About:

Sharelle has 20 years of experience in communications, media, stakeholder engagement and government relations. Prior to establishing TriComm Consulting, she held executive roles at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Department of Defence and ACT Government.

TriComm Consulting is a strategic communications firm that empowers others to become effective communicators. We help government and private sector organisations build their communication capability. We specialise in analysing current communications and future needs; developing impactful communications strategies; and accelerating performance through training, coaching and expert advice.

Sharelle is a graduate of the Australian Command and Staff College and holds a Master of Military and Defence Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication (Journalism and Public Relations).

CWB Committee Treasurer

Senior Consultant at BellchambersBarrett

Three words to describe you: 

Authentic, practical, responsible

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What do you love about CWB: ​

I love the idea of being in a community where we can support each other. 

It does not have to be necessarily female only support, but I hope to contribute supporting women in a society where men have traditionally dominated leadership positions.

I wish to see more women succeed and provide more gender-equal society.

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About:

My name is Minky Kim (short for Minkyoung).

I am a Chartered Accountant working at BellchambersBarrett.
At BellchambersBarrett, I specialise in financial tasks, preparing tax returns and financial statements while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws. 
Amidst COVID-19 challenges, I analysed business performance for government grants and maintained effective client and ATO communication. 
Proficient in Excel, I developed tools like leave calculators and aided clients in budget planning and operations. 
Noteworthy was my secondment to assist non-profit and for-profit organizations. 
Prior to this role, I served as a Senior Bookkeeper at Ookkee from July 2018 to June 2020, enhancing my professional portfolio.

On a personal note, I was born in South Korea, grew up in Malaysia, and I arrived in Canberra in 2014 and have been charmed by beautiful pristine city that I call home now.